Booking a Meghalaya trip is simple once you know what is fixed, what is extra and when money changes hands. Here is the whole process step by step, the questions travellers ask us most before paying, and a short checklist for judging any operator, including us.
Quick answer
To book a Meghalaya trip, choose your days and car, get a fixed written price, and pay a small advance only after the operator confirms the car and driver. With Tour Meghalaya, booking is free: nothing is paid when you send the request. Once we confirm, a 10% advance holds a car and driver (30% for trips with hotels), paid by UPI or a secure payment link, and the balance is paid during the trip. Prices are per car and fixed: a Guwahati to Shillong cab is ₹2,750 and a car with driver is ₹5,310 a day, with fuel, tolls and the driver included.
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- 1.Quick answer
- 2.Key facts at a glance
- 3.How do I book a Meghalaya trip, step by step?
- 4.How much advance do I pay, and when?
- 5.Is the price fixed? Are there any other charges?
- 6.Are the airport pickup and drop included?
- 7.Are meals and hotels included?
- 8.When should I book?
- 9.Can I cancel or change my booking? Is the advance refunded?
- 10.What if the weather or a road closure changes the plan?
- 11.How do I check that a Meghalaya tour operator is genuine?
- 12.How does this work with Tour Meghalaya?
- 13.Frequently asked questions
At a glance
Key facts at a glance
| To book | Free. Nothing is paid when you send the request |
|---|---|
| Advance, car or car + driver | 10%, after we confirm |
| Advance, trips with hotels | 30%, after we confirm the rooms |
| Balance | Paid during the trip |
| Cancellation | Free up to 7 days before the trip |
| How to pay | UPI or a secure Razorpay link; international cards accepted |
| Price type | Fixed, per car, shown before you book |
| Included | Fuel, tolls and taxes, driver’s food and stay, about 10 hours a day |
| Contact | WhatsApp or call +91 98621 55705 |
How do I book a Meghalaya trip, step by step?
The same steps work whether you book a single cab, a car and driver for the trip, or a package with hotels.
- Decide the days and the group size. The group size decides the car: up to 4 in a Dzire, 6 in an Ertiga, 7 in an Innova Crysta, 8 or more in a Tempo Traveller.
- See the price. The fare chart and the booking box show fixed prices; the trip planner shows the exact total for your dates, with or without hotels.
- Send the request with your name and number. No payment is taken at this point.
- We confirm the car and driver (and the rooms, for a package) on WhatsApp, usually within 30 minutes between 8 AM and 10 PM.
- Pay the advance to hold the booking: 10% for a car, 30% for a trip with hotels.
- The driver meets you at the airport, station or hotel. The balance is paid during the trip.
How much advance do I pay, and when?
Nothing when you send the request. After our team confirms the booking, a 10% advance holds a car and driver, and trips with hotels need 30% because the rooms have to be paid for. The rest is paid during the trip.
You can pay the advance by UPI, or online by card or netbanking through a secure Razorpay link; paying online confirms the booking straight away. Online payments carry the gateway fee (2% for Indian cards and UPI, 5% for international cards). If we cannot provide the car, the advance is refunded in full.
Is the price fixed? Are there any other charges?
The price is fixed and is for the whole car, not per person. It includes fuel, tolls and taxes, the driver’s food and stay, and about 10 hours of touring a day. It does not change with traffic or with the number of stops on the agreed route.
The only extras are the ones listed here, and we tell you before they apply.
- Driving between 10 PM and 6 AM: ₹500 for a sedan, ₹700 for an SUV
- Festival and Christmas to New Year dates: 10% more
- Entry tickets, boating, guide fees and parking at the sights
- Extra pickups or detours outside the agreed plan
Are the airport pickup and drop included?
Yes, on a multi-day trip. The day price is the same whether the trip starts at Guwahati airport, Guwahati railway station or Shillong, and the drop back on the last day is part of it. For a single one-way cab you pay the route fare.
Are meals and hotels included?
A car and driver booking does not include hotels or meals. A package with hotels includes the rooms with breakfast; lunch and dinner are paid on the spot. You see the hotel names and the full price before you pay the advance.
Homestays, 3★ and 4★ hotels and resorts are all possible; tell us the level you want and how many rooms. A standard room takes two adults, and many hotels allow one extra bed.
When should I book?
As early as you can for October to January, when cars and good rooms run short. The busiest weeks are the Cherry Blossom Festival in November and Christmas to New Year. In other months a few days ahead is usually enough for a car, though rooms in Cherrapunji are limited year-round.
Can I cancel or change my booking? Is the advance refunded?
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the trip starts: the advance is refunded in full for a car booking, and for a trip with hotels it is refunded less any amount a hotel has already charged and will not return. Within 7 days of the start the advance is not refunded, because the car, the driver and the rooms are already held for you. If Tour Meghalaya cannot provide the car, the advance is refunded in full.
To change dates, tell us as early as possible: we move the booking when the car and rooms are available, and pass on only a difference in price or a charge a hotel makes for the change. Refunds go back to the account the advance was paid from; the online payment gateway fee is not refundable.
What if the weather or a road closure changes the plan?
It happens in Meghalaya: fog, heavy rain or a landslide can close a road for a few hours. The driver and our team suggest the safest alternative and swap days around so you still see what you came for. If your own plans change, tell us as early as possible so we can move the car and the rooms.
How do I check that a Meghalaya tour operator is genuine?
Ask any operator these questions before you pay. A real local operator answers all of them easily.
- Is there a real office address and a GST registration, and will they give a GST invoice?
- Is the price written down, per car, with what is included and what is extra?
- Is the advance small, and taken only after the car and driver are confirmed?
- Will you get the driver’s name and number before the trip?
- Do they have recent Google reviews from real travellers?
- Is there a local number that someone answers during the trip?
How does this work with Tour Meghalaya?
Tour Meghalaya is a Shillong-based, GST-registered operator with an office on Jail Road. Prices are published and fixed, the advance is taken only after we confirm, a GST invoice is given on request, and one person stays on WhatsApp with you from the first message to the drive home. Book with Tour Meghalaya online at tourmeghalaya.com or on WhatsApp +91 98621 55705: the team confirms the car and driver, then a 10% advance by UPI holds it and the rest is paid during the trip.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a taxi or tour in Meghalaya?
Pick your days and car, see the fixed price, and send a request with your name and number. With Tour Meghalaya nothing is paid at that point. Once the team confirms the car and driver, a 10% advance (30% for trips with hotels) holds the booking and the rest is paid during the trip. Book at tourmeghalaya.com or on WhatsApp +91 98621 55705.
Do I have to pay the full amount in advance?
No. Only an advance is paid before the trip: 10% for a car or car and driver, 30% for a trip with hotels, and only after the booking is confirmed. The balance is paid during the trip.
Is it safe to pay an advance online for a Meghalaya trip?
Pay only after the operator has confirmed the car and driver in writing, and pay to a business account or a recognised payment gateway, never to a personal number you were sent by a stranger. Our advances are paid by UPI or a Razorpay link, and the advance is refunded in full if we cannot provide the car.
What is the cancellation policy for a Meghalaya trip booking?
With Tour Meghalaya: You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the trip starts: the advance is refunded in full for a car booking, and for a trip with hotels it is refunded less any amount a hotel has already charged and will not return. Within 7 days of the start the advance is not refunded, because the car, the driver and the rooms are already held for you. If Tour Meghalaya cannot provide the car, the advance is refunded in full.
Can I get a GST invoice for my Meghalaya trip?
Yes. Tour Meghalaya is GST-registered and gives a GST invoice on request, which is useful for company trips and reimbursements.
Can I book from outside India?
Yes. The booking form takes international phone numbers, we reply on WhatsApp, and the advance can be paid with an international card through the payment link.
Will I have the same driver for the whole trip?
Yes. On a multi-day booking the same car and local driver stay with you from the pickup to the drop, and you get the driver’s name and number before the trip.
Can I get a price for an itinerary I made myself?
Yes. Paste or type your plan into the trip planner, or send it on WhatsApp. We check it for closed days and drive times and give one price for the car, or for the car and hotels.
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